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my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> reporter: he's the sixth u.s. ambassador killed in the line of duty. also killed in the attack was sean smith, the father of two served for ten years as an information management officer for the state department. he was also well-known in the online gaming community. this morning a mystery surrounds the online firm that may have prompted the violent protest. cbs news hasn't been able to find any record of sam basil the person identified as the filmmaker. the name may be an ali as. steve kline was involved on the film. he said he has no regrets. >> i could not have done a better job than to point out how dangerous these people are. the blood is on their hands not mine. >> reporter: the film's actors released a joint statement. one identified as cindy said she confronted the filmmaker after seeing the clips on youtube. >> i said why did you do this to us? i said you put us out there. he said, you know, this isn't your fault. he said you tell the world that i did this. that i did this. he was tired of radical muslims
my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> reporter: he's the sixth u.s. ambassador killed in the line of duty. also killed in the attack was sean smith, the father of two served for ten years as an information management officer for the state department. he was also well-known in the online gaming community. this morning a mystery surrounds the online firm that may have prompted the violent protest. cbs news hasn't been able to find any record of sam basil the...
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> my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> he risked his life to stop a tyrant and gave his life trying to help build a better libya. >> reporter: john mccain was with the ambassador when libya celebrated the first free elections. >> chris stevens was one of the finest men i've known in my life. >> reporter: today on the streets of benghazi, the libyan people grieved for a friend. one sign saying, sorry people of america. >> it's especially tragic he skied in benghazi. it's a city he helped to save. >> reporter: three other americans died with the ambassador including sean smith in libya on a brief assignment. >> he was a father to two young children, samantha and nathan. they will grow up being proud of the service their father gave to our country. >> reporter: two others still unnamed americans died as well. diplomats who gave their lives representing the united states of america. >> all over the world, every day, america's diplomats and development experts risk their lives, because they believe that
> my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> he risked his life to stop a tyrant and gave his life trying to help build a better libya. >> reporter: john mccain was with the ambassador when libya celebrated the first free elections. >> chris stevens was one of the finest men i've known in my life. >> reporter: today on the streets of benghazi, the libyan people grieved for a friend. one sign saying, sorry people of america. >> it's...
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ambassador john christopher stevens. president obama and secretary of state hillary clinton are calling it an act of senseless violence. >> video from last night shows the scene with the compound and several vehicles in flames. stevens was leaving the consulate as it was stormed by protesters as they were upset over the video of prophet muhammad. stevens was named ambassador to libya this year. both president obama and hillary clinton praised his efforts to help the new libyan government. >> at the height of the libyan revolution, chris led our diplomatic post in benghazi with skill, courage and resolve. he built partnerships. >> i risked his life to stop a tyrant and gave his life trying to help build a better libya. the world needs more chris stevens'. >> libya's interim government has condemned the attack. >> marla, as we mentioned, the death of stevens has hit close to home in the bay area. >> he was a graduate of piedmont high school and u.c. berkeley. we have christie smith live from cal with more on his life and s
ambassador john christopher stevens. president obama and secretary of state hillary clinton are calling it an act of senseless violence. >> video from last night shows the scene with the compound and several vehicles in flames. stevens was leaving the consulate as it was stormed by protesters as they were upset over the video of prophet muhammad. stevens was named ambassador to libya this year. both president obama and hillary clinton praised his efforts to help the new libyan government....
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the world needs a lot more big brothers like chris stevens. >> i am tom stevens, to give you the little brother perspective. two points. i would like to comment somewhat on some of the early development of his diplomatic skills. you have heard in the past several weeks why he was a good diplomat. i think there are some things you haven't heard that you might be interested in. secondly, on a more serious note, how his personality and mentoring of my big brother possibly affected my life. in a lot of the media reports, a man of the people, peace and love. all that is true, not denying any of that. but there's a different skill set also required. that is the power of subtle persuasion. you have to be able to convince someone to do something that is not necessarily in that person's best interest yet make that person think he is doing something great. he developed those at an early age. i have some examples for you. he never once yelled at me. i never saw him yell at anybody. never saw him hit anybody. though he is my big brother, he never hit me. not once. however, he was able to convince m
the world needs a lot more big brothers like chris stevens. >> i am tom stevens, to give you the little brother perspective. two points. i would like to comment somewhat on some of the early development of his diplomatic skills. you have heard in the past several weeks why he was a good diplomat. i think there are some things you haven't heard that you might be interested in. secondly, on a more serious note, how his personality and mentoring of my big brother possibly affected my life....
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chris steven's aided the rebels. and he brought together different groups that would soon form libya's government. >> every where chris and his team went in libya, in a country scarred by war and tyranny they were hailed as friend and partners. >> reporter: after the civil war ended president obama asked stevens to be the next ambassador to tripoli. he made video to introduce himself to the people of libya. my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >> reporter: he's the sixth u.s. ambassador killed in the line of and the first since 1979. also killed in the attack was sean smith, the father of two served for ten years as an information management officer for the state department. he was also well-known in the online gaming community. this morning a mystery surrounds the online firm that may have prompted the violent protest. cbs news hasn't been able to find any record of sam bacile, the person identified as the film make. the the name may be an alias. steve kline was involved on the film. he
chris steven's aided the rebels. and he brought together different groups that would soon form libya's government. >> every where chris and his team went in libya, in a country scarred by war and tyranny they were hailed as friend and partners. >> reporter: after the civil war ended president obama asked stevens to be the next ambassador to tripoli. he made video to introduce himself to the people of libya. my name is chris stevens and i'm the new u.s. ambassador to libya. >>...
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he first heard that ambassador stevens was unaccounted for and then later this morning told that stevens had actually been killed. the first u.s. ambassador to be killed by terrorists since 1979, one of only six in u.s. history. the president put out a statement earlier this morning, condemning the attacks and saying, "on a personal note, chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the united states. throughout the libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the libyan people at our mission in benghazi." he'll say more in that statement in the rose garden shortly. and we also expect that he will address the security situation, not just for state department officials in libya but at missions and for diplomats all around the world. we do know he'll be joined by secretary of state hillary clinton at that event in the rose garden as well. he's set to hit the campaign trail later today, charlie and nora, heading to nevada and then to colorado. >> thank you, nancy. we'll get back to you as well. >>> we're going to head to david martin at the pentagon. how is the u.s. mil
he first heard that ambassador stevens was unaccounted for and then later this morning told that stevens had actually been killed. the first u.s. ambassador to be killed by terrorists since 1979, one of only six in u.s. history. the president put out a statement earlier this morning, condemning the attacks and saying, "on a personal note, chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the united states. throughout the libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the...
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stevens and three others remembered in our region. live with more of frustrations expressed by mourners and their resolve move up forward. >> the majority of people who or libyan americans. were therefore the reason the flag is flying at half staff. they wanted to remember those died and wanted to send out a message. have concern that people s allthink of violence i about, and they y nothing could be further truth.e >> our governments are friends. >> today they came with a message. >> this is not who we are. >> she grew up in springfield but lived in libya as several years as a girl. what's this is disappointing. y embarrassed. >> this girl lived where the murders took place. although libyans experienced many years of oppression, they are not a violent people. wanted freedom. >> he went to libya last year to the now defeated of gaddafi. he knew chris stevens and said a humble man who did good for libya. >> you would not know who he was unless he said, hey, i am the ambassador from the u.s.. >> atom is one of a number of people who cam
stevens and three others remembered in our region. live with more of frustrations expressed by mourners and their resolve move up forward. >> the majority of people who or libyan americans. were therefore the reason the flag is flying at half staff. they wanted to remember those died and wanted to send out a message. have concern that people s allthink of violence i about, and they y nothing could be further truth.e >> our governments are friends. >> today they came with a...
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stevens was among four u.s. and plans to die in an assault on u.s. consulate in benghazi and tonight u.s. warships are moving into position off the coast of libya and there is evidence the attack may have been an act of terrorism reporter elizabeth cook shows us how the attack went down and help political leaders are reacting tonight. can u.s. intelligence officials tell cbs news this was not an out of control demonstrations u.s. intelligence suspects the suspect that they took advantage of last month's demonstration against an anti muslim film to launch their assault on the anniversary of 911. >>> a trashed burned out building is all that remains of the u.s. consulate in benghazi. dewis the world must stand together suit rejects these brutal acts. was turned into a four hour gun battle began. stevens went missing his body was not found until after the attack was over. officials did not know whether he was shot to death or suffocated in the smoke. >>> make no mistake we'll work with the libyan government to bring to justice the killers who attacked o
stevens was among four u.s. and plans to die in an assault on u.s. consulate in benghazi and tonight u.s. warships are moving into position off the coast of libya and there is evidence the attack may have been an act of terrorism reporter elizabeth cook shows us how the attack went down and help political leaders are reacting tonight. can u.s. intelligence officials tell cbs news this was not an out of control demonstrations u.s. intelligence suspects the suspect that they took advantage of...
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he met with stevens just before he left the u.s. for his new job as ambassador to libya. >> i was struck by the fact that he was eager to go. he was earnest. i think he was looking forward to his first ambassadorship. >> reporter: george served with stevens in the peace corps in the '80s. he taught english to kids in a small moroccan town and he says even back then, stevens dreamed of becoming an ambassador. >> he just fell in love with morocco and that part of the world. it was the shark that shaped the rest of his career. >> reporter: the east bay native studied law at uc hastings in san francisco. >> he would pop in my office if he was in town. levine says he's not at all surprised stevens gave his life trying to save others. >> he could have literally sent in the marines. there's a battalion there protecting the embassy. he didn't do that. he wanted to be there and take his people and get them back to safety. he knew he was taking a risk. he did it any way. what more do you need to know? >> he epitomized tolerance, understanding
he met with stevens just before he left the u.s. for his new job as ambassador to libya. >> i was struck by the fact that he was eager to go. he was earnest. i think he was looking forward to his first ambassadorship. >> reporter: george served with stevens in the peace corps in the '80s. he taught english to kids in a small moroccan town and he says even back then, stevens dreamed of becoming an ambassador. >> he just fell in love with morocco and that part of the world. it...
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my name is chris stevens and i am the new u.s. ambassador to libya. this is a video he made to introduce himself he was among the first american diplomats sent to libya in 2007 and helps free the people from the dictator. >>> i was thrilled to watch the libyan people stand up and demand their rights. teocallis dave as a teacher in san francisco worked side-by-side with stevens when both were peace corps volunteers and morocco in the 1980's. it was really hard to fill the shoes because he was like the beautiful inside and outside. he was a graduate of piedmont high school and uc-berkeley and then went on to law school. >>> is such a waste. i'm sorry. he was a college roommates. the waves in never sought a more honorable man and manages to enjoy life he was the embodiment of is why did these. he was always positive. he was an amazing man an amazing person. still awaits and tonight president obama's spoke with both the president of egypt and libya asking for security cooperation. reporting in berkeley cbs five. the airwaves their citizens up in gauzy you
my name is chris stevens and i am the new u.s. ambassador to libya. this is a video he made to introduce himself he was among the first american diplomats sent to libya in 2007 and helps free the people from the dictator. >>> i was thrilled to watch the libyan people stand up and demand their rights. teocallis dave as a teacher in san francisco worked side-by-side with stevens when both were peace corps volunteers and morocco in the 1980's. it was really hard to fill the shoes because...
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ambassador to libya christopher stevens was killed in an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi libya along with three other american diplomats when a rocket propelled grenade was shot into the building stevens's the first u.s. ambassador to be killed on duty in more than thirty years tack in libya occurred just hours after angry protesters stormed the u.s. embassy in egypt climbing the walls taking down the american flag and hoisting up a black islamic banner both attacks are believed to have been prompted by a movie made here in the united states by a california filmmaker the movie depicts the prophet mohammad as a fraudster and womanizer something that is deeply offensive to the muslim faith the film was also promoted by anti muslim organizations and a trailer for it was posted on you tube sparking the outrage however now u.s. officials believe that at least the attack on the consulate libya claimed the life of ambassador stevens may have been pre-planned executed by using the protests outside as a diversion president obama strongly condemned the attacks
ambassador to libya christopher stevens was killed in an attack on the u.s. consulate in benghazi libya along with three other american diplomats when a rocket propelled grenade was shot into the building stevens's the first u.s. ambassador to be killed on duty in more than thirty years tack in libya occurred just hours after angry protesters stormed the u.s. embassy in egypt climbing the walls taking down the american flag and hoisting up a black islamic banner both attacks are believed to...
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couldn't locate stevens' beody. at the consulate they didn't have what you find, didn't have bulletproof windows, didn't have reinforced doors. so, questioning why there wasn't the security you would find typically at a u.s. consulate. >> should be questioned. big wake-up call for all embassies. >>> the romney campaign facing a firestorm of criticism for comments made as the tragedy in libya was unfolding. romney accusing the obama a administration of sympathizing of those who waged the attack. a false charge, criticizing the anti-muslim movie. mr. obama responded in an interview with cbs 60 minutes. >> governor romney seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later. as president, one of the things i have learned is you can't do that. >> american leadership is necessary to ensure events in region don't spin out of control. >> even some republicans question romney's handling of the issue calling it hasty. top gop leaders pointedly decloond d declined to endorse. the white house did disavow original statements o
couldn't locate stevens' beody. at the consulate they didn't have what you find, didn't have bulletproof windows, didn't have reinforced doors. so, questioning why there wasn't the security you would find typically at a u.s. consulate. >> should be questioned. big wake-up call for all embassies. >>> the romney campaign facing a firestorm of criticism for comments made as the tragedy in libya was unfolding. romney accusing the obama a administration of sympathizing of those who...
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ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. now, stevens grew up in piedmont. he graduate fred piedmont high and earned his undergraduate degree at uc berkeley and a law degree at uc hastings in san francisco. the violence has raised fears that protests could spread across the muslim world. this is a live picture of what's happening around the embassy in cairo. security is being stepped up at all u.s. embassies nationwide. coming up at 6:45, team coverage of those new security measures and the political fallout as the obama administration deals with the unfolding crisis. >>> closer to home right now, thousands of law enforcement officers from across the state and the entire nation preparing to gather in vacaville, paying their final respects to a chp officer killed in the line of duty. christie smith is live in vacaville where chp officer kenyon youngstrom's memorial well be held just a few hours from right now. a very somber and really a heart-breaking day out there, christie. >> reporter: good morning to you, jon. you know, we are starting to see some activit
ambassador chris stevens and three other americans. now, stevens grew up in piedmont. he graduate fred piedmont high and earned his undergraduate degree at uc berkeley and a law degree at uc hastings in san francisco. the violence has raised fears that protests could spread across the muslim world. this is a live picture of what's happening around the embassy in cairo. security is being stepped up at all u.s. embassies nationwide. coming up at 6:45, team coverage of those new security measures...
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ambassador christopher stevens. >>> a pro-al qaeda group is the key suspect now. >> the pentagon is moving two warships to the libyan coast. >> bottom line, this is a terrorist taunt. >>> what appeared to be an apology for american principles. that was a mistake. >> baesed on the statement from the u.s. baes in cairo, romney accusing the obama administration as sympathizing with those who headed the attack. >> shoot first, name later. as president, you can't do that. >>> outside los angeles, bank robbery suspects made it rain all over the streets. >> more money coming out the window. >>> the iphone 5 arrived. apple unveilaled the new smartphone. >>> a baby's hand at the san diego zoo. look at that face. amp six weeks he's starting to open his eyes. >> oh, you let it go. your wife just went into labor. >> he has that look. doesn't he? >> the greatest in the world, i would say. >> so would i. >> oh, very good. >> please, button that shirt. it's disgusting. >>> so stupid at this point, he needs a spotter to play saduko. >>> all that malters. a brand new report, president obama copy edited bil
ambassador christopher stevens. >>> a pro-al qaeda group is the key suspect now. >> the pentagon is moving two warships to the libyan coast. >> bottom line, this is a terrorist taunt. >>> what appeared to be an apology for american principles. that was a mistake. >> baesed on the statement from the u.s. baes in cairo, romney accusing the obama administration as sympathizing with those who headed the attack. >> shoot first, name later. as president, you...
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this morning stevens said mitt romney's ideas were right on as he puts it. he's getting cool, he's right on in his tooking. let's listen. >> i think that the ideas carried the day for us and that success that we had, though it obviously wasn't enough to win the race, was based on the candidate mitt romney and on his ideas. >> well, using that 6 '60s language of right on he isn't quite. he continued the outreach was the campaign's problem not necessarily the message. let's listen here. >> i think we should have done a better job reaching out to women voters. the governor has a great record on women's issues. we should have done a better job articulating that record. we should have done a better job reaching out to hispanic voters. we should have done it earlier and in a more effective way. >> michael steele is former chair of the republican national committee back in the days they won elections like this. howard fineman is editorial director of "the huffington post." you know what the british imperialist used to do when somebody who spoke another language cou
this morning stevens said mitt romney's ideas were right on as he puts it. he's getting cool, he's right on in his tooking. let's listen. >> i think that the ideas carried the day for us and that success that we had, though it obviously wasn't enough to win the race, was based on the candidate mitt romney and on his ideas. >> well, using that 6 '60s language of right on he isn't quite. he continued the outreach was the campaign's problem not necessarily the message. let's listen...
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ambassador christopher stevens and three other diplomats. investigators are considering the possibility that his death was part of a coordinated terrorist attack >> certainly this was more than just a protest on bad but whether it was a premeditated al qaeda attack is still be determined >> investigators are trying to determine if it was a planned attack designed to hit americans on the anniversary of september 11th. the u.s. is moving warships towards the libyan coast and preparing to track the suspected perpetrators with surveillance drones. mitt romney criticized president obama's administration of showing weakness. the president hinted on 60 minutes last night that ann romney may have jumped the gun with his comments. >> u.s. officials confirmed that ambassador christopher stevens spent his final moments trying to save his own staff members. those who knew him say that was the kind of person he was. fraternity members were not even born when he attended uc- berkeley came together last night to honor him >> we wish now more than ever to w
ambassador christopher stevens and three other diplomats. investigators are considering the possibility that his death was part of a coordinated terrorist attack >> certainly this was more than just a protest on bad but whether it was a premeditated al qaeda attack is still be determined >> investigators are trying to determine if it was a planned attack designed to hit americans on the anniversary of september 11th. the u.s. is moving warships towards the libyan coast and preparing...
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consulate in libya left four americans dead including ambassador chris stevens. libyan authorities reported they have made some arrests >> i saw those press reports before i came down, i was not able to confirm them, but it would be a good thing if we're starting to move forward >> the fbi opened an investigation as officials try to sort out whether this is a protest that got out of hand or an organized terrorist attack. a government source says the fbi is sending investigators to germany to interview libyan and u.s. consulate personnel who were evacuated. >> charlie d'agata got a first look inside the u.s. compound where the attack took place. his report is coming up next on the cbs evening news. today, president obama promised swift retribution for the attack >> i want people around the world to hear me, to all those who would do us harm, no act of terrorism will go unpunished >> the president made the comments during a campaign stop in colorado yesterday. yesterday his republican rival criticize the president in how he handled the situation. today mitt romney
consulate in libya left four americans dead including ambassador chris stevens. libyan authorities reported they have made some arrests >> i saw those press reports before i came down, i was not able to confirm them, but it would be a good thing if we're starting to move forward >> the fbi opened an investigation as officials try to sort out whether this is a protest that got out of hand or an organized terrorist attack. a government source says the fbi is sending investigators to...
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stevens served as u.s. on to the rebels -- envoy to the rebels that over through qadhafi. saying saying [ inaudible ] >> i honestly did not think he would -- would go and help a revolution. but i thought he would make his mark on the world. >> sometimes we think about law as contentious, people arguing. here was someone who used the law and legal training in the best possible sense. >> reporter: uc hastings' dean says stevens spirit will live on in the school. lilian kim, abc7 news. >>> still to come, it was supposed to be a thrill with a safe ending. >>> plus, a court ruling this morning in the nude -- well topless, kate middleton photo scandal. >>> what you need to know about a new health study before you3q another one killed by lime scale. how can the dishwasher do its job ? adding finish power up to your detergent brings your dishwasher back to life. dishwasher buildup, cloudiness, spots, even tough stains-- gone ! so don't give up. add finish power up. wow ! see the difference. work, errands, a greasy bag of deep-fried easy. ♪ fortunately with hamburger helper's 40
stevens served as u.s. on to the rebels -- envoy to the rebels that over through qadhafi. saying saying [ inaudible ] >> i honestly did not think he would -- would go and help a revolution. but i thought he would make his mark on the world. >> sometimes we think about law as contentious, people arguing. here was someone who used the law and legal training in the best possible sense. >> reporter: uc hastings' dean says stevens spirit will live on in the school. lilian kim, abc7...
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a grenade exploded on the roof drove the security officer from the building, he went back into fine stevens and smith. >>> when he got to sean smith he was dead he pulled him from the building he went back and with additional security forces but unable to locate a ambassador stevens before the fire overcame the building. >>> the battle shifted to an annex to other americans were killed apparently outnumbered and outgunned by their attackers. >>> at the remains of the ambassador stevens and three american scheduled to come home tomorrow. elizabeth cook cbs 5 >>> the a media camps outside of the southern california house where the film maker is believed to live there was movement inside the house but no one came to the door a government source says the man behind the foam has sparked the anti-american sentiment. and number of sources say he is the man who lives in the house. >>> we responded to this address it involved that individual's name >>> steve what morris as a heavy l.a. county sheriff's presence in the near abroad because of the media. >>> the film maker considers himself a coptic ch
a grenade exploded on the roof drove the security officer from the building, he went back into fine stevens and smith. >>> when he got to sean smith he was dead he pulled him from the building he went back and with additional security forces but unable to locate a ambassador stevens before the fire overcame the building. >>> the battle shifted to an annex to other americans were killed apparently outnumbered and outgunned by their attackers. >>> at the remains of the...
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chris stevens, i've heard wonderful things about. this is dangerous duty. particularly now, increasingly your life is not on the embassy circuit. you have to get out in the field in these countries which are like the wild west. people like chris stevens are regularly putting their lives at risk. >> richard haass, we'll see you in a few minutes on "morning joe." >>> we turn to cairo. nbc news chief foreign correspondent richard engel is there on the phone with the latest. what can you tell us this morning? >> reporter: there's been another attack as you've been discussing in wrem men as an angry mob tried to climb the fence, was throwing stones at the u.s. embassy in sanaa. they set tires on fire. they were raising posters again denouncing that formerly obscure internet movie, if you can describe it as that, that it was insulting to the prophet muhammad. it has moved to yet another country. yesterday there were small demonstrations in front of tunisia, other ones in the gaza strip. it hasn't been a massive international movement, but wherever there is weak s
chris stevens, i've heard wonderful things about. this is dangerous duty. particularly now, increasingly your life is not on the embassy circuit. you have to get out in the field in these countries which are like the wild west. people like chris stevens are regularly putting their lives at risk. >> richard haass, we'll see you in a few minutes on "morning joe." >>> we turn to cairo. nbc news chief foreign correspondent richard engel is there on the phone with the...
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they are unable to find stevens. by 11:00 the libyan forces say they can no longer hold the perimeter. american agents carrying smith's body exit the main gated. they head for the annex about a merely away. the crowd fires upon them and throws two grenades under their vehicle. they take direct fire from ak-47. despite heavy damage to their vehicle they keep rolling. they hit more traffic and busy benghazi neighborhood. it careens over a middle divide ear and finally makes it to the annex and again hope for safety. sometime after midnight, they enter the building and find the body slumped on the floor. they don't know who he is. they drag him out through a window. his eyesed eyes are dazed. someone is breathing. the crowd is cheer. allah akbar, god a great. >> and ambassador stevens is brought by car here to the benghazi medical center where they try to resuscitate him for 45 minutes. he died of severe aphysical yiax >> the battle is on again. fighters hitting the place with ak-47 fire forcing those inside to retreat
they are unable to find stevens. by 11:00 the libyan forces say they can no longer hold the perimeter. american agents carrying smith's body exit the main gated. they head for the annex about a merely away. the crowd fires upon them and throws two grenades under their vehicle. they take direct fire from ak-47. despite heavy damage to their vehicle they keep rolling. they hit more traffic and busy benghazi neighborhood. it careens over a middle divide ear and finally makes it to the annex and...
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chris stevens who was one of those who helped bring down could defeat. right then as you can live from the u.s. capital with us here thank you for that. right now we have a chance to discuss of the attacks on the american diplomats with a.j. pressure director of the international studies trinity college here with us good to see you this thanks for being on r.t. now the libyan opposition largely relied on u.s. aid to jaring and off to the military uprising does that latest violence show that many libyans don't want to welcome this kind of alliance well let's put that word opposition in brackets because it refers to dual different kinds of social sections one is the section that seems to reap the fruits of political power and that is the section led by mahmoud jabril the new liberal prime minister of libya and no who was from the gulf states he had come back in the two thousands and then became as it were the feast of the rebellion in twenty eleven as far as the west was concerned there's another side to the opposition which was largely the plebeian the pe
chris stevens who was one of those who helped bring down could defeat. right then as you can live from the u.s. capital with us here thank you for that. right now we have a chance to discuss of the attacks on the american diplomats with a.j. pressure director of the international studies trinity college here with us good to see you this thanks for being on r.t. now the libyan opposition largely relied on u.s. aid to jaring and off to the military uprising does that latest violence show that...